2022-02-22 17:03:39
Today C. Raja Mohan’s article asks a prophetic question about what will be India’s stand in case Russia attacks Ukraine?
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-russia-ukraine-vladimir-putin-joe-biden-emmanuel-macron-7784498/
Few Hours in to the print Russia more or less [ Definitely more] Has done exactly that!
Now India is in a difficult position to balance every thing and also keep China in mind while framing any statements.
Shubhajit Roy writes the 6 takeaways from New Delhi’s statement at the UN
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/india-on-ukraine-crisis-key-takeaways-7785405/
India’s stand : India has asked “all sides” to intensify diplomatic efforts to reach an amicable solution at the earliest. This is again a time-tested Indian line — in which it refrains from blaming any one side for not being cooperative.
India’s diplomatic dilemma — India has very important strategic ties with Russia, and is dependent on it for crucial military supplies. Sixty to 70 per cent of India’s military hardware is of Russian-origin — and this is a consideration it cannot overlook, especially at a time when a tense border standoff with China is ongoing.
But as per Nitin Pai , Putin moved from a draw to a losing move.
The strategic costs Russia has already incurred:
1. NATO - renewed sense of purpose
2. EU - reduction in energy purchases
3. China - distancing from Russian adventures
4. Ukn & Belarus - Nationalist backlash
5. ROW - commercial & diplomatic de-risking
It seems the Chinese curse "May you live in interesting times" is coming true! #IR
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